Gifted Education

Packages for Troops

The second, third, and fourth graders in the Pascagoula Elementary IDEAS program, have teamed up with the American Legion for the “Packages for Troops” program. The students are completing the simulation “Caravans” this semester, focusing on world geography. After researching various countries where many of the packages were to be sent to U.S. soldiers, students wrote letters to local businesses asking for donations. Area businesses responded generously, so students began a fund-raising effort to pay for postage to mail the packages. Using their creativity skills to create wonderfully artistic Christmas cards, the students have filled the packages with personal messages. The students have really enjoyed being a part of the project, and the American Legion has appreciated all of their efforts.

The latest issue of Concepts is available online. This is a big issue with lots of info about our 2011 conference, so be sure to take a look. To see this issue, visit the MAGC website at http://www.magcweb.org/ and click the newsletters link.

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The Mission of the IDEAS Program

Intellectual Development & Enrichment for Advanced Students

The mission of the IDEAS program is to maximize the development of the intellectually gifted learner by providing learning environment and educational opportunities that:

Ø accommodate learning differences

Ø challenge each student at the appropriate level

Ø encourage exploration and inquiry

Ø develop critical thinking and problem solving skills

Ø promote creative thinking and expression

Ø expand specific strengths and/or special interest areas

Ø provide for interaction with intellectual peers

Ø enhance positive self-concept

Ø allow students to experience topics in a greater depth and complexity

Ø integrate concepts across content areas through independent projects, studies and research

Ø promote effective communication and presentation skills

Ø foster the use of technology to do research and deliver information

Ø give students the tools they need to be lifelong learners.

Mississippi Definition of Gifted

"Intellectually Gifted Children” shall mean those children and youth who are found to have an exceptionally high degree of intelligence as documented through the identification process. Gifted Education Programs (GEP)” shall mean special programs of instruction for intellectually gifted children in grades 2-12.

Federal Definition of Gifted

Students, children, or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or in specific academic fields, and who need services and activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities.

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